Tag: Minnetonka Studio

Portrait Of The Artist As A Married Father Of Two

Borbay Self Portrait Painting 2016

Allow myself, to introduce, myself. I’m delighted to share the first painting of 2016… A self portrait… my first since 2010.

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Going Nomad Part Two — Minnetonka to Jackson Hole

Borbet's Arrived In Jackson Hole

Following a beautiful decade in Manhattan, we decided to become nomads. Our first sojourn transpired in Minnetonka, Minnesota. For three glorious months, we painted, we fair’d, and yes, beautiful people… we bowled.

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Upper East Side Town House Portrait at Twilight

Upper East Side Townhouse Portrait at Twilight — a Painting by Borbay

I spent the first 8 years of my adult life in the Upper East Side… so, it would seem fitting that my first painting started and completed in Minnesota would be this Upper East Side Town House. The source image was captured on the 4th of July… two days after my Independence Day — clandestine all around.

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July 2015 Update: Guggenheim #7 and We’re Officially Nomadic

Packed Hard

Hello Dear Friend — Two weeks ago, we stuffed a 17-foot-truck, turned in the keys to our Manhattan apartment and hit the road. Our nomadic adventure has begun with a three-month stay in Minnetonka, Minnesota. On September 30th, we fly to Jackson Hole for another adventure — but here’s what’s happening right now…

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Grain Belt Beer Sign Painting, A Minnesota Landmark

Grain Belt Beer Sign Painting by Borbay

Standing on Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a legend. Built in 1941, the Grain Belt Beer Sign has been through a great deal… moving, going dark, being sold, vandalized, trivialized, lionized — and even more words with ized’ attached.

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